Marvel's Avengers: Jane Foster's Trailer Shows How Cool a Mighty Thor Operation Would Have Been

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Marvel’s Avengers is set to receive its latest hero on June 28, with Jane Foster making her big debut. While fans are still waiting to see some raw gameplay of the hero and her abilities, she has received a story trailer that highlights her character design and backstory. This version of Jane Foster's origins is incredibly memorable, though in a way this is almost a negative.

Because the story trailer for Jane Foster is so strong, and features such a unique premise, Marvel’s Avengers fans are left to ponder what could have been. Actually playing out the events shown in the motion comic would have made for a stellar DLC that took players to Asgard and gave them a unique boss to fight — rectifying the game's issues with location and enemy variety. Unfortunately, players only get to see Jane’s story, highlighting a key issue with Marvel’s Avengers’ new post-launch approach.

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From the second Jane Foster’s trailer begins, Marvel’s Avengers fans learn that she is from an alternate universe. This is a smart way to explain the existence of a second Mjolnir, and fans get a good look at Jane’s outfit. Boasting intricate armor and a gold mask instead of a full helmet, the design is distinct but still feels like Jane, and it should be fun to see it in-game.

Jane’s backstory is tied directly to the fall of Asgard, and at its center is a twisted version of Odin. This alone is an exciting change of pace, as Odin going mad due to the death of his son is an interesting twist on the usual stories involving the character. After trying and failing to beat him on her own, Jane turns to Loki, getting the Trickster god’s help to overthrow his father. While they succeed, Jane does not want to